Digital platform Freshbag connects farmers to street vendors in Cameroon Published by Nelly Murungi on 15 September 2020 The company buys products from farmers and distributes them to street vendors in the capital Yaoundé.
The Flip podcast: Co-building the future – high-touch venture investing Published by Justin Norman on 30 July 2020 This episode explores high-touch venture investing models – in particular, venture development and talent investing, as well as peer-selected investment.
Ghana’s Sumundi helps small shopkeepers to digitise their operations Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 June 2020 Ghana-based Sumundi provides easy-to-use point-of-sale and inventory management software for small shops. Co-founder Awura Abena Amponsah answers our questions.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in April Published by Staff Writer on 1 May 2020 A selection of private equity deal and fundraising announcements that came across our desk in April 2020.
Startup snapshot: Kenya’s Amitruck connects truck drivers directly with their customers Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 April 2020 Amitruck is a startup that allows transporters (owners of motorbikes, pick-ups, vans and trucks) to find and connect with customers through a mobile app.
Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in February Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2020 A selection of private equity deal, fundraising and exit announcements that came across our desk in February 2020.